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Fast Web searches via Quicksilver

Fast Web searches via QuicksilverGrammarSorry - I meant "What advantage is there over Spotlight."Several advantages over spotlightIt's much, much faster on invoking and then actually searchingIt looks and feels way coolerI don't know how or when it indexes, but everything was available to me very shortly after installing. Whereas...

Tags: Keyboards, SEARCH, Web, Mousing, Quicksilver, Jason, dock, Internet search

Discussion threads 2006-11-20

Additional Resources

Weekend Gadget Guidance: Put an analog clock in your system tray

If you're like me, you're still using Windows XP but have grown...tired of the digital click in the system tray. What's a guy or gal gotta do to have a little flair (without upgrading to Vista's big, honking sidebar)? Enter Analog Clock. It's a...

Tags: Clock, System Tray, Analog Clock, Skins, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2008-11-07

Office 2007 SP2 due in early 2009

Office 2007 SP2 due in early 2009Windows team shouldn't talk of upcoming realease features too soon"All customers — not just a small, select few beta testers — want and need to know what kinds of features and fixes are on the Microsoft product roadmaps."Just to have competitorslike Apple implement...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 2007, OL07, Office 2007 SP2, Service Pack 2

Discussion threads 2008-10-23

Desktop Unix: MacOS X and SUSE Linux

Desktop Unix: MacOS X and SUSE LinuxcorrectThe average wintel machine runs using MBR and BIOS... which is pretty primitive compared to EFI. I guess it gets the job done though. macs use EFI. Odd eh?Choice is good but......you can't run OS X on any hardware. The choice is use...

Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, Open Office Base, Linux, Unix, Microsoft Windows, Desktop Unix, GNU/Linux, MacOS X, Apple Mac OS, desktop, hardware, Apple Macintosh, SuSE Linux, SuSE

Discussion threads 2008-10-21

Microsoft Arc Mouse (black)

It took us a few minutes to realize what Microsoft's new Arc Mouse is all about. The collapsible design at first suggested that it's both a full-size mouse and a notebook mouse in one product. We were confused as to who would want such a thing. Upon playing with it,...

Tags: Mice, Microsoft Corp., mouse, Arc Mouse

Product reviews 2008-09-30

Microsoft Arc Mouse (red)

It took us a few minutes to realize what Microsoft's new Arc Mouse is all about. The collapsible design at first suggested that it's both a full-size mouse and a notebook mouse in one product. We were confused as to who would want such a thing. Upon playing with it,...

Tags: Mice, MAC setup, Microsoft Corp., Arc Mouse, mouse

Product reviews 2008-09-30

Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended

After spending a few weeks working with a beta version, I've concluded that there's just enough that's better in the CS4 updates to Photoshop and Photoshop Extended--most notably, usability improvements for core features--that many people will find themselves sighing, biting the bullet, and upgrading. That bullet biting stems from Adobe's...

Tags: panels architecture, Adobe PhotoShop, Photoshop Extended, Adobe Systems Inc.

Product reviews 2008-09-23

Adobe Photoshop CS4

After spending a few weeks working with a beta version, I've concluded that there's just enough that's better in the CS4 updates to Photoshop and Photoshop Extended--most notably, usability improvements for core features--that many people will find themselves sighing, biting the bullet, and upgrading. That bullet biting stems from Adobe's...

Tags: panels architecture, Adobe PhotoShop, Photoshop Extended, Adobe Systems Inc.

Product reviews 2008-09-23

Alienware Area-51 m17x

We'll just come right out and say the Alienware m17x is about as powerful as a laptop gets, at least if it's as tricked-out as our $6,000-plus review unit was. More modest builds are available for as little as $1,999, but at that level, you get a fairly yawn-inducing set...

Tags: Games, Processors, Alienware, Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000, game, Intel Corp., laptop computer

Product reviews 2008-09-15

Reader Poll: Which mouse should I choose?

Reader Poll: Which mouse should I choose?RE: Reader Poll: Which mouse should I choose?Intellimouse Explorer 2.0A Optical USBalso now a defunct MS product. I've worn out the plastic coating on two so far and have enough spares to rebuild one when it breaks. Best mouse ever. The new ones are...

Tags: Mice, Targus, mouse, Reader Poll, Logitech

Discussion threads 2008-08-21

Keyboard Maestro (zip)

For anybody who works on their Mac, Keyboard Maestro is an essential utility that allows you to perform many different tasks simply by pressing a few keys. Keyboard Maestro enables you to spend more time working and less time mousing, clicking, and typing to get your work done. Keyboard Maestro...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, ClaireWare Software, Keyboard Maestro, Keyboards, Desktops, Hardware, Peripherals

Software downloads 2008-07-25

Slideboxx (msi)

With Slideboxx you can search presentations and quickly find slides, displayed as thumbnails, making it easy for you to visually identify the slides you need. Using the simple, fluid slideboxx interface, you can perform multiple searches rapidly, collect slides, and build a new presentation with one click. No more opening...

Tags: Slide, Presentation, Zinali, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software

Software downloads 2008-07-25

3M EM500GPS Ergonomic Mouse (small/medium)

The 3M EM500 Ergonomic Mouse looks so much like a joystick that we initially thought we'd be moving the mouse around by tilting the mouse's vertical grip. But looks can be deceiving: the EM500 Ergonomic Mouse functions by dragging across the desk surface, just like a traditional mouse. The unique...

Tags: Mice, mouse, EM500 Ergonomic Mouse, 3M Co.

Product reviews 2008-06-18

Evoluent VerticalMouse 2 (left-handed)

As left-handed mousers who spend a lot of time at the computer, we really wanted to love the Evoluent Left-Handed Vertical Mouse. And there's a lot we do like: the mouse's orientation does seem to hold our arm in a more neutral position; the mouse includes a PS/2 adapter so...

Tags: Mice, mouse, Vertical Mouse, Evoluent Vertical Mouse

Product reviews 2008-06-13

Promises, promises: the elusive user-assembled app dream

Promises, promises: the elusive user-assembled app dreamMust have missed that..."...this was promised as SOA started out several years ago."I don't recall seeing this claim made for SOA anywhere by anyone. But it's not like I haven't missed the boat before. ;-)Just like small groups start off keeping the books in...

Tags: Service-oriented architecture (SOA), Microsoft Office, elusive user-assembled app, user-assembled app, Microsoft Excel

Discussion threads 2008-05-27

Adesso Tru-Form Pro PCK-308UB

The $79 Adesso Tru-Form Pro is a basic split keyboard that's designed to reduce hand and wrist pain by promoting a neutral typing position. And the Tru-Form Pro is indeed more comfortable than a standard flat keyboard. However, it lacks the height-adjustment features and wider key design of the less...

Tags: Keyboards, support site, Phone Support, Tru-Form Pro, keyboard, Adesso

Product reviews 2008-05-15

DExposE2 (exe)

If you like the switching programs visually DExposE2 is a great option. Modeled after Expose in Mac OS X, DExposE2 lets you use the F9, F10, and F11 keys to toggle different views of running programs. F9 minimizes all application windows to fit on your screen. F10 minimizes all windows...

Tags: Screen, Window, Devrexter, F9, F10, F11, Construction, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2008-05-09

Lapworks Futura Laptop Desk

Laptops are designed, theoretically, to sit comfortably on a lap, a desk, a coffee table, or any place we need easy access to a computer. In reality, we're often at the mercy of overheated systems, non-ergonomic angles, and wobbly knees. This leads people to use a variety of methods to...

Tags: Notebooks, laptop desk, laptop computer, LapWorks, Futura

Product reviews 2008-05-06

Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 - keyboard , mouse

The Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 is a mainstream solution: it's likely not going to solve the unique problems of clinically injured computer users, but it does seem like a decent entry point for the average user who wants a slightly more body-friendly desktop setup than a standard keyboard and...

Tags: Keyboards, Mice, Microsoft Natural, keyboard, Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000, wrist, mouse, Microsoft Corp.

Product reviews 2008-04-24

SpringSource debuts cool tool suite based on Eclipse Mylyn

SpringSource, the company behind the Spring Portfolio Java application platform, has announced its SpringSource Tool Suite, a Spring-specific developer tool set designed to reduce the complexity of enterprise Java development and maintenance. Based on Eclipse Mylyn, SpringSource Tool Suite extends Mylyn's task focus, tool integration, and workflow...

Tags: Eclipse, Tool, Tool Suite, Productivity, Dana Gardner

Blog posts 2008-03-19